10/15/2018 - 2018 PFAS Drinking Water Testing Results

The Village’s drinking water was recently tested for PFOS and PFOA and both contaminates were not detected in the water. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has begun a statewide initiative to test drinking water from all schools that use well water and community water supplies. The test is looking for a group of manmade chemicals called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). MDEQ is taking this precautionary step of testing these drinking water sources to determine if public health actions are needed.

It is not uncommon to find low levels of PFAS in drinking water supplies, as PFAS can be found in fire-fighting foams, stain repellants, nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food wrappers, and many other household products. They do not break down in the environment and move easily into water.

The EPA set a Lifetime Health Advisory (LHA) level for two PFAS in drinking water, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). The LHA level is 70 parts per trillion (ppt, equal to 70 ng/L) for PFOA and PFOS combined, or individually if only one is present. The EPA has not set health advisory levels for other PFAS compounds. The State of Michigan is using 70 ppt for decision making purposes.

The Village of Clinton was tested by AECOM, MDEQ’s contractor. The test results can be found on the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team website, www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse  or the Village’s website at http://www.villageofclinton.org/government/utilities-departments/water-department. The results show that there were no PFOA and PFOS detected in the Village’s drinking water.

10/08/18 - 10/12/2018  The Village of Clinton Fire Hydrant Flushing:

The Village of Clinton will be flushing hydrants the week of October 8-October 12, 2018, from 7:00am – 3:30pm.   Please check your cold water for any rust before doing laundry.  If you have any questions, please contact the Village Office at 517-456-7494 x216

10/04/2018 - Accounts Payable/Office Staff Job Posting

Accounts Payable/Office Staff. The Village of Clinton, Michigan, is excited to add a permanent part-time Accounts Payable/Office Staff member for approximately 25 hours per week. This position is listed as accounts payable, and requires close work with the public on a large variety of tasks.

The Village is seeking an individual with a positive attitude that can be maintained in stressful situations, must maintain discrete and confidential information, be detail oriented, have the ability to take-charge and own their position with limited supervision, be able to multi-task with many interruptions, continue to learn and change as situations arise, and see projects through to the end.

The ideal candidate would have excellent people skills, a secretarial and/or accounting background, and be able to effectively use Windows, Email, Excel, and Word. Required training includes a high school diploma or the equivalent, supplemented by courses or training in business, accounting/bookkeeping, computers, and data processing skills. All other training will be provided by the Village.

Employment Applications are on-line at http://www.villageofclinton.org/component/jdownloads/send/17-permits-applications/207-village-of-clinton-employment-application or are available at the Village Office.

Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2018. No Phone Calls Please.

10/04/2018 - WWTP Superintendent Job Posting

WWTP Superintendent.  The Village of Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, is a community with a population of 2,336, seeking a WWTP Superintendent. The Village’s 2006 activated sludge plant was designed to handle 0.425 mgd with a peak rate of 1.2 mgd.  It has an average flow of 0.225 mgd. The MDEQ requires a C-Licensed operator to manage the plant.

The Village just completed extensive 10-year capital improvements and has systematically increased rates the last few years to continue funding the 20-year capital plan. The plant consists of: fine screen, grit removal, two oxidation ditches, two clarifiers, cloth filters, UV, sludge thickening and storage.

The Village is seeking an individual with experience in the management, operation, maintenance, and laboratory procedures to maintain the activated sludge plant. The selected candidate must be capable to submit the required state reports. Applicant must have knowledge of basic chemistry, biology and physical processes to evaluate laboratory tests and adjust the plant processes to meet treatment standards. Applicant should have some experience in budget preparation and control.

Employment Applications are available at the Village Office or on line at http://www.villageofclinton.org/component/jdownloads/send/17-permits-applications/207-village-of-clinton-employment-application

Must submit applications by November 2, 2018. No phone calls.